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How do you pick the right size curtain rod?
Use the largest of the three as your window’s width. If you don’t have much space to either side of your window, look for a curtain rod that is the same width as your window. However, if space permits, we recommend that your curtain rod extend five inches past your window on either side.
What size curtain rod do I need for a standard window?
48-84″ Curtain Rods This size curtain rod is for standard windows in your home. The most common size of a double-hung window is 24″-48″. Once you add the extra inches to the side for curtain rod installation, the smaller size rod will be too small for the largest of these common windows.
How much room should be at the end of a curtain rod?
The standard distance from the window casing to the end of the curtain rod (excluding finials) on each side of the window should be four to 10 inches. As a general rule, drapes will be open during the day, so make sure the curtain rod extends at least four inches on each side of the window’s inside frame.
What is the rule for hanging curtain rods?
A rule of thumb (from Architectural Digest) is that curtains should be hung between four to six inches above the window frame, so install your curtain rod accordingly. When you hang the curtain rod high, it will make the window appear taller.
Should all curtain rods match?
Curtain rods should “match” the fabric. Heavier drapes such as velvets work well on large and somewhat decorative rods while light silks and sheers can sit on light-weight, thinner bars. That said, hardware should also compliment the rest of the room, and it’s helpful to repeat a material or tie in a theme.
Whats the longest curtain rod you can get?
How Long Is the Longest Curtain Rod? The longest curtain rods readily available are 120″-170″ long; however, if you need longer rods, it’s pretty easy to DIY them. You can make your rods as long as 240″.
How high do you hang 84 inch curtains?
The length of the curtain dictates the height of the rod. If you buy 84-inch-long curtains, the rod must be mounted roughly 84 inches from the floor if the curtains hang from the rod without rings. This lets the hem of the curtains brush the floor.
Which curtain rod is best?
Best curtain rod overall: Decopolitan End Cap Single Curtain Rod Set. Best curtain rod for renters: RoomDividersNow Tension Rod. Best curtain rod for traverse draw heavy drapes: Rod Desyne Heavy Duty Adjustable Traverse Rod. Best curtain rod for blackout curtains: Umbra Twilight Room Darkening Curtain Rod.
Should curtain rods match light fixture?
You do not need to match metal finishes in your lighting, in your hardware, in your faucets, or curtain rods. One important trick here is to keep all your lightings, whether recessed can lights,pendants,or chandeliers,no more than 6 to 7 feet from each other.
How do you measure curtain rods?
Measuring for a Curtain Rod. Measure 3 inches out to the side of each window frame, level with the top. You can hang curtains as wide as you want, but 3 inches out is standard. Mark the spot to the left of your window frame with a pencil or chalk. Next, measure straight up from the chalk mark and mark the spot you want your curtain rod to go.
Where to Mount curtain brackets?
Measure the drapes or curtains from the bottom edge to the top of the rod pocket, top of the tab or top of the drapery pin and record this measurement as the “top” measurement. The brackets must be installed at the correct height from the floor to ensure that rod attaches to this top measurement at the appropriate distance from the floor.
What is the length of curtains?
Curtains and drapery panels come in standard lengths of 63 inches, 84 inches, 95 inches, 108 inches and 120 inches.